Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing ignition/starter switch

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Removing

–	Remove lower steering column trim → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68.

–	Disconnect electrical connector -1-.

–	Insert jeweller screwdrivers into recesses -arrows- in steering lock housing -4- to release retaining clips -2 and 3-.

Removing and installing ignition/starter switch

If this procedure cannot be applied due to lack of space, make an auxiliary tool consisting of 2 wire hooks by carrying out the steps below.

–	Bend end of welding rod (1 mm in diameter) into an eye.

–	Cut welding wire to length -a-.

Dimension -a - = approx. 50 mm.

–	File end of wire hook to a point.

Dimension -b- = 5 mm.

Removing and installing ignition/starter switch

–	Pull ignition/starter switch -D--5- out of steering lock housing while ensuring that jeweller screwdriver or wire hooks remain inserted.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

–	Insert ignition/starter switch -D- into steering lock housing until it engages audibly.

Removing and installing ignition/starter switch

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Washing the vehicle
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